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Students can reserve a private room for telehealth appointments at the Counseling Center they may have with an off-campus medical provider or counselor. We provide the private space and a computer; they simply need to call us to book the room.

Every year the counseling center works alongside the campus community to implement  on campus to promote mental health and suicide prevention.

Schedule your confidential 1:1 consultation by calling the Counseling Center at 413-572-5790, emailing counseling@westfield.ma.edu, or visiting us in the Lammers/Annex building. This service is offered for free to the WSU community by a nutritionist on Mondays.

Pet Therapy occurs throughout each semester. At the dog therapy events, the WSU community can enjoy spending time with therapy dogs on campus. Pet therapy happens outside on the quad. In inclement or cold weather, pet therapy is in the front of the mailroom in Lammers Hall. Notification of the times and location of the event occurs via the and the Counseling Center’s .

A non-counseling 1:1 coaching appointment with a trained intern. This opportunity consists of four meetings that explore the definition of stress, its symptoms, responses to stress, and goal setting. These sessions also dive into specific areas of coping skills to help with anxiety, including resilience, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Each session also teaches skills for the student to take home and practice throughout the week. Each appointment is approximately 30 minutes long.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ utilizes Uwill, which offers free, immediate access to a licensed counselor trained in trauma.

Call 833-646-1526 for help 24/7/365. 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

The Bandana Project is a national initiative focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, challenging societal stigmas and fostering supportive communities. Trained student volunteers wear a green bandana to signify their commitment and readiness to provide support and resources to fellow students. This symbolic gesture encourages open conversations about mental health, making help more accessible on campus.

For more information about The Bandana Project, visit the official website at www.thebandanaproj.org. To explore À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's resources related to The Bandana Project, visit .